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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Heparin Sodium Injection is indicated for:
- Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and, pulmonary embolism;
- Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis...
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Preparation for Administration
Confirm the choice of the correct Heparin Sodium Injection vial or cartridge prior to administration of...
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- Heparin Sodium: 5,000 USP Units/0.5 mL, Preservative free
- Heparin Sodium: 5,000 USP Units/1 mL
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of Heparin Sodium Injection is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
- History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia...
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Fatal Medication Errors
Do not use Heparin Sodium Injection as a "catheter lock flush" product. Heparin Sodium Injection is supplied in...
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
- Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2...
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Oral Anticoagulants
Heparin Sodium may prolong the one-stage prothrombin time. Therefore, when Heparin Sodium is given with dicumarol or...
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Risk Summary
There are no available...
10 OVERDOSAGE
Bleeding is the chief sign of heparin overdosage.
Neutralization of Heparin Effect
When clinical...
11 DESCRIPTION
Heparin is a heterogenous group of straight-chain anionic mucopolysaccharides, called glycosaminoglycans, having anticoagulant properties. Although others may be present, the main sugars occurring in heparin...
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Heparin interacts with the naturally occurring plasma protein, Antithrombin III, to induce a conformational change,...
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic...
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Heparin Sodium is supplied in the following strengths and package configurations:
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Hemorrhage
Inform patients that it may take them longer than usual to stop bleeding, that they may...
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